Smoky grilled shrimp cocktail

2
Points®
Total Time
14 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
4 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
This grilled shrimp cocktail offers sensational flavors in less than 15 minutes. Tossing the shrimp in the paprika and salt coats them with a fiery flavor while adding lime juice and cilantro to store bought cocktail sauce creates a unique dipping sauce and saves a ton of time. Serve this as a quick and delicious appetizer for game day or even a cocktail party or, serve over a bed of brown rice and grilled vegetables for a hearty dinner. If you prefer a smoky flavor, try smoked paprika in place of the hot or, cut the heat and use regular paprika for a milder option. If you have a grilling basket, cut out the skewers and use it to contain the shrimp on the grill. Ask your fishmonger to peal and devein your shrimp in the store so you can avoid a step at home.

Ingredients

Olive oil

1 tsp

Paprika

½ tsp, hot variety

Table salt

¼ tsp

Uncooked shrimp

¾ pound(s), peeled and deveined

Cocktail sauce

½ cup(s)

Lime zest

½ tsp, grated

Fresh lime juice

1 Tbsp

Cilantro

1 Tbsp, fresh, chopped

Instructions

  1. Spray the grill rack with nonstick spray; preheat the grill to high or prepare a hot fire.
  2. Stir together the oil, paprika, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. Thread the shrimp on 4 skewers. (If using wooden skewers, soak in water about 30 minutes.) Place the shrimp on the grill rack. Grill just until opaque in the center, about 2 minutes on each side. Pile the shrimp on a platter and serve with the sauce. Yields about 5 shrimp and 2 tablespoons sauce per serving.

Notes

Sweet paprika is made from sweeter peppers, while hot paprika is made from more fiery ones. Smoked paprika is made from peppers that have been slow-smoked over oak fires, then ground.